Translator

Location: Lviv

Part-time opportunity

Background:

People in Need (PIN) is a Czech international non-governmental organization, that is present in more than 20 countries has been active in Ukraine since 2014, and the humanitarian programs have been rapidly expanding since then. Currently, PIN is one of the major humanitarian actors in Ukraine while providing neutral, impartial and independent humanitarian aid to conflict-affected people.

PIN is an Equal Opportunity employer, so applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on any grounds including race, ethnicity, nationality, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and others. PIN welcomes applications from underrepresented groups and value diversity.

General information about the role of the person

Translator provides support in written and simultaneous translation services for the organization in general. He/she closely cooperates with all operations and programs departments of organization.

Main responsibilities:

• provide translation of project documentation from/to Russian Ukrainian and English languages;
• provide translation of operational documentation from/to Russian Ukrainian and English languages;
• provide simultaneous translation during meetings and field trips on request from/to Russian Ukrainian and English languages;
• responsible for correctness and completeness of information provided;
• ensure timely and effective providing of the services and prompt providing of all relevant information to the person, who control over supplier;

Requirements:

• Higher education in Foreign Languages Department
• Strong experience in translation (written and simultaneous), experience in NGO sector is desirable
• Good communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

PIN OFFERS:

• Salary as per PIN salary scale: 5 USD per hour, 20-40 hours per week
• Meaningful and positive working environment in a well-established and growing international humanitarian organization with career development opportunities;
• 5% annual salary increase;
• Professional development opportunities through various capacity building events, such as trainings;

Application procedure:

Please send clearly marked CV and Motivation letter in English. Please note only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Written test and interviews will be conducted on rolling basis and the vacancy will be closed when filled.

Please note that PIN does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process.